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False fire alarm likely caused by vaping or shower steam, Erie County NY

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Royal Pkwy W, Amherst, NY 14221

A fire alarm was triggered but was determined to be false. The cause was likely vaping or steam from a shower. The alarm system was reset before responders arrived.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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It could have been vaping or it could have been steam from a shower, we're not sure, right, reset prior to arrival.
00:08
We'll be in service.
00:13
That's clear.
00:15
Put off by either vaping or steam from the shower.
00:18
The system was reset prior to your arrival.
00:21
You're back to service from Royal Parkway West at 1908.

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Location mentioned:
Royal Pkwy W, Amherst, NY 14221

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